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Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar for $11.57bn in challenge to Musk’s Starlink

14 April at 18:20 PM, via The Guardian

Deal, subject to regulatory approval, would give Bezos firm access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites

Amazon said on Tuesday it would acquire a satellite company in an $11.57bn deal, bolstering its own fledgling space business as it looks to take on Elon Musk-led bigger rival Starlink.

The deal gives Amazon access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites, boosting the tech...

Amazon To Acquire Globalstar And Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network

14 April at 16:09 PM, via Tech Financials

Globalstar satellites, radio frequency spectrum, and operational expertise will enable Amazon Leo to add Direct-to-Device (D2D) services to future generations of its low Earth orbit satellite network. New Amazon Leo D2D system will help mobile network operators extend voice, text, and data services to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular networks. Amazon and Apple […]

The case for unbundling SuperSport

14 April at 15:37 PM, via TechCentral

Many DStv subscribers never watch sport. The cross-subsidy funding SuperSport is getting harder to sustain.

Why Buying An Outgoing Car Model Can Still Be A Savvy Choice

14 April at 14:37 PM, via Tech Financials

The recent influx of new automotive brands and models into South Africa has significantly revitalised the local industry – a trend clearly reflected by the robust growth in monthly sales figures. However, this market enthusiasm isn’t reserved solely for entirely new entrants. Updates and facelifts to established product lines generate a similar level of anticipation […]

City Of Cape Town’s Smart Speed Signs An Effective Speed Calming Tool

14 April at 14:18 PM, via Tech Financials

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate continues to install Smart Speed Signs (SSS) on request from wards across Cape Town. The City has noticed a 25% reduction in vehicles that exceed the speed limit at some of the locations where these signs have been installed. There are currently 10 smart speed signs in […]

AI learns language from skewed sources. That could change how we humans speak – and think | Bruce Schneier

14 April at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Large language models aren’t trained on real-life conversations. As we encounter their language, it could affect our own

Because of the way they are trained, large language models capture only a slice of human language. They’re trained on the written word, from textbooks to social media posts, and our speech as captured in movies and on television. These models have minimal access to the...

Vox bets on hybrid connectivity

14 April at 12:15 PM, via TechCentral

Hybrid connectivity and LEO satellites are putting Vox at the centre of South Africa’s connectivity future.

I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses

14 April at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.

Best Thermal Insulation Material for Industrial Heat Control

14 April at 09:18 AM, via Tech Financials

Industrial heat can quickly become dangerous. Whether it’s a battery module operating under continuous load or a turbine component exposed to sustained high temperatures, thermal stress can hamper safety, efficiency, and lifespan. That’s why selecting the best thermal insulation material is key. In different sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, fuel cells, and […]

‘Suddenly, boom, it’s completely warm’: summers are getting longer – especially in Sydney, study finds

14 April at 09:11 AM, via The Guardian

Researchers examined trends in 10 global cities, with Sydney’s summer growing at two-and-a-half times the average

Scientist Ted Scott could feel that summers in his home state of Minnesota were not what they used to be.

With the climate crisis accelerating, Scott could feel and see the seasons changing from their usual patterns – especially summer – and he wanted to know what the data said.

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